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Following the device's initial launch, word arrived that the PlayStation TV would be landing in the United States and Canada on October 14, which is nearly upon us (exactly one week away). Though we already know details about the device itself, Sony has released a list of FAQ on the North American launch specifically, among them being what hardware buyers can expect and what features will be available upon launch. We've sorted through all the info and picked out the important details you need to know.

If you prefer your time wasting to come in the form of digitally slashing fruit, Halfbrick's latest effort will be sweet, sweet music to your ears: a massive Fruit Ninja update. Calling it "the biggest update ever", Halfbrick has more or less overhauled the game with new features, design changes, and improvements.

The Department of Justice has announced that four hackers, part of what is being referred to as an "international computer hacking ring" -- have been charged for stealing data and software related to the Xbox and belonging to the military. Two of the four hackers have plead guilty to the charges.

Acer has introduced two new gaming laptops in the US and Canada, both in the V Nitro Black Edition Series. With these machines come sleek yet serious designs, as well as specs that will meet the needs of mostly any gamer. The smaller of the two, the V 15, will arrive next month, while the larger V 17 won't be hitting shelves until November.

If you've been paying attention, you'll know that Blizzard has had an MMO game in the works codenamed Titan for years. It became official about four years ago, back in 2010, and has been under work ever since, with news about it cropping up every so often. That changes as of this week, with the game officially being scrapped.

Most sane people know how to have fun and be a good sport, but there is always that one clueless guy who pops in and ruins something for everyone else. Riot Games has ramped up its penalties against those kinds of gamers, adding more restrictions in place for those who forget their manners.

Back in July, former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega slapped Activision with a lawsuit over Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The reason? His likeness was used without permission, and he was shown committing "numerous fictional heinous crimes", which apparently tarnished his reputation.

As of this past summer, Microsoft had announced plans to launch the Xbox One in China on September 23, bringing its latest console to one of the largest markets it could target. Unfortunately for those hoping to grab it next week, the company has announced it must extend the launch date farther into the year.

At the Tokyo Game Show today, Square Enix has introduced Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, which will be released in North America on March 17, 2015, followed a couple days later by a release in Japan and Europe. Excited? We've got screenshots and all the details after the jump.

Logitech has introduced a new mechanical keyboard that it says is more advanced than all others in its category: the G910 Orion Spark. This gaming-centric peripheral features Romer-G mechanical switches and is the by-product of "years of ongoing development", says the maker.